Skilled employment in your occupation, or very a close role, overseas at the time you apply. The experience must all be within the past 10 years to qualify.At least 3, but less than 5 years = 5 pointsAt least 5, but less than 8 years = 10 pointsAt least 8, and up to 10 years = 15 points

Skilled employment in your occupation, or very a close role, IN AUSTRALIA at the time of invitation.The experience must all be within the past 10 years to qualify.At least 1, but less than 3 years = 5 pointsAt least 3, but less than 5 years = 10 pointsAt least 5, but less than 8 years = 15 pointsAt least 8, and up to 10 years = 20 pointsIMPORTANT - Overseas + Australian work experience COMBINED has a MAXIMUM of 20 points.

You must have these at the time of invitation.Doctorate from an Australian school, or recognised equivalent = 20 pointsBachelor degree/Bachelor degree with Honours, or Masters, from an Australian school, or recognised equivalent = 15 pointsDiploma or trade qualification from an Australian school, or recognised equivalent = 10 points

These must be true at the time of invitation.Qualifications in a community language = 5 pointsStudy in a region or low population area of Australia (cannot be distance education) = 5 pointsThe skills your partner has = 5 pointsCompleting a Professional Year lasting at least 12 months which were within the 4 years immediately before the day you received your invitation. = 5 points

This must be true at the time of invitation.State or Territory government nomination (visa subclass 190 only) = 5 pointsState or Territory government nomination, or sponsorship by an eligible family member, for residing and working in a specified/designated area (visa subclass 489 only) = 10 points